SUPPLY CHAIN ARTICLES
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![GettyImages-1269045566-rna]( "The Expanding Patent Landscape For RNA-Based Therapeutics")
The Expanding Patent Landscape For RNA-Based TherapeuticsThe COVID-19 pandemic thrust RNA-based therapeutics into the spotlight. Before that, only a handful had received regulatory approval. Why are RNA-based therapeutics seeing more patent activity now and how should biotech companies mitigate patent risks? Attorneys from Neal Gerber Eisenberg share their insights.
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![Talimogene laherparepvec vaccine-GettyImages-960686030]( "Addressing Challenges In Serialization For Complex Therapeutics")
Addressing Challenges In Serialization For Complex TherapeuticsThe magnitude of serialization, especially for firms with extensive portfolios and intricate supply chains, poses serious challenges. This discussion offers solutions.
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![Helping Hand-GettyImages-1314188794]( "Multidisciplinary mRNA: What Can We Learn From Other CGTs?")
Multidisciplinary mRNA: What Can We Learn From Other CGTs?Overall, there are four high-level best practices/mindsets I proposed during a recent presentation that I believe will be crucial for us to bring some talented RNA therapeutic role models to the forefront. But there is one best practice that I think is worth emphasizing more than the others.
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![Success Transformation, improvement, leadership-GettyImages-1417761158]( "Beyond The Gold Standard(s): Modernizing Oligonucleotide Synthesis")
Beyond The Gold Standard(s): Modernizing Oligonucleotide SynthesisA few weeks ago, I had the chance to sit down with OPT Congress speaker Phil Baran, Richard Lerner Chair Professor, Department of Chemistry, Scripps Research. Baran was slated to (and did) present a keynote on the innovations shaping the next generation of oligo synthesis. Here, I share the biggest takeaways I had from our conversation, touching on how he sees the science of oligo chemistry and manufacturing advancing in the near and far future.
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![mirror, your true self-GettyImages-1264700812]( "\"Mirror, Mirror…\": Reflections On Reducing mRNA Production COGS")
"Mirror, Mirror…": Reflections On Reducing mRNA Production COGSHere, I outline three overarching words of wisdom I gleaned from Life Edit Therapeutics’ April Sena; Tune Therapeutics’ Tyler Goodwin; and University of Sheffield’s Adi on how the mRNA/RNA industry can better control production costs — particularly as it relates to raw material sourcing and usage.
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![coronavirus covid-GettyImages-1220020527]( "FDA Sets Recommendations For Predicting Dangerous Nitrosamine Impurities")
FDA Sets Recommendations For Predicting Dangerous Nitrosamine ImpuritiesThe FDA recently published a final guidance that sets a recommended framework for predicting the potential of nitrosamine drug substance-related impurities.
SUPPLY CHAIN VIDEOS
Here, Ethris’ Christan Dohmen and Tune Therapeutics’ Stu Sundseth share their take on the most meaningful strategies for reducing dsRNA production. But this discussion also probes a deeper question: Is dsRNA still the most relevant impurity the industry should be chasing, or should focus shift to other contaminants?
In this Advancing RNA Live clip, Sail Biomedicines’ Marc Wolfgang gives us a brief primer on the main differences and challenges in developing an IVT reaction for circular RNA, as opposed to linear mRNA.
In this Advancing RNA Live clip, Khaled Yamout and Sanofi’s Francoise Ribes share the quality considerations that are top of mind when evaluating a novel raw material, as well as how the broader industry (i.e., standard setting organizations, suppliers, and biotechs) can arrive at a clearer understanding of a material’s quality.
In this Advancing RNA Live clip, CPI’s Claire MacCleod shares the biological and logistical hurdles currently keeping full enzymatic production of siRNA at bay.
ARTICLES, APP NOTES, CASE STUDIES, & WHITE PAPERS
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![GettyImages-523692032]( "Moderna's Regulatory Journey: 3 Takeaways To Foster The mRNA Renaissance")
The story of how Moderna brought one of the first mRNA vaccines to the market has all the makings of a legend we will pass down through generations. However, unlike the legends of King Arthur or The Fountain of Youth, we can celebrate that Moderna’s legendary journey was — and still is — real. Not only did the mRNA vaccines help return life to normal, but they also kickstarted the mRNA therapeutic renaissance we’re happily experiencing today.
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![GettyImages-1459917555-lab-research-development-gene-genetic]( "Mastering mRNA Manufacturing: A Focus on Raw Materials & Supply Assurance")
Rapid advancements in mRNA-based therapeutic development have underscored the role of raw material quality and supply chain management in ensuring their successful production.
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![GettyImages- 1180547354 trial data]( "Understanding CRISPR Clinical Trials: Your Questions Answered")
CRISPR technology is revolutionizing cell and gene therapies, but how do CRISPR clinical trials work? Follow this explanation of CRISPR therapies from the discovery phase to FDA approval.
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![GettyImages-1334686671-cold-chain-cryopreservation-logistics]( "Validate Cryopreservation As A Defined Input, Not A Variable")
Treating cryopreservation as a validated, controlled input improves consistency, quality, and patient outcomes by reducing variability across cell therapy manufacturing, storage, and distribution.
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![GettyImages-1418666846-scientist-lab-test-strip-vial]( "From LAL To rFC: The Evolution Of Endotoxin Testing")
Protect patient safety and ensure regulatory compliance by implementing sensitive, reliable bacterial endotoxin testing as a critical component of pharmaceutical quality assurance.
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![Cryopreservation GettyImages-172640159]( "Integrate Cryopreservation Into the End-To-End Supply Chain")
Cryopreservation should be integrated across the entire supply chain to ensure traceability, reduce risk at handoffs, and support consistent, scalable therapy development and delivery.
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![GettyImages-1409734937 RNA polymerase]( "RNA Polymerases For Efficient mRNA Manufacturing")
Precise enzyme selection in IVT reduces dsRNA byproducts and boosts capping efficiency. This ensures high-quality mRNA production while easing the burden of complex downstream purification processes.
